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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1912
Page
2
J J Keating Auctioneer advertises land and estate sales across Northam including Meckering M4, Wongan Hills and Grass Valley with 700 to 2000 acre tracts, freehold and treehold holdings, several improvements and stock facilities. Listings note prices per acre and total values, along with farm buildings and sheds to attract buyers.
A mating of members is held at Varia Hall on Thursday afternoon next at four o clock.
A 40th April meeting at Tammain discussed a comprehensive water scheme extending the GohtBets Water system with 44 miles of new mains. Proposals show capital costs, annual expenses, and projected revenue, inviting landholders to decide on rates and compulsory extension terms.
Local notes cover rainfall forecasts and weather. the Northam Railway Institute plans a Mundaring Weir excursion next Sunday with adult fares eight pence and children three pence eight. Reports include court actions, council purchasing reports, and community activities from entertainment to charity events and society meetings.
A garbled hindgun fragment mentions a hearing on a trial seating matter and potential motions. The text references parties, a courtroom setting, and a decision expected at AREUMEDT HUE with possible postponement or continuation of a hearing.
In a Thursday session, officials of the Northam Ride Chub plan a Friday and Wednesday event next week at the noted location. J. T. Milner and C5 are cited in connection with the communion delivery and expansion efforts. A new eastern facility will be used for office purposes and as part of the firm’s marine improvements.
Personal congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Horsea Withnell on a birth and to Mr Edward Lateli of Limb for a peace appointment. The mayor welcomed new Councillor Keating and her sister sailing for Kamery by the Karovlaum on Saturday. Ratepayers urged Mr Solomons to continue support, while the mayoral duties were noted as Tur [BS would] begin.
The Northam Municipal Council held a Friday evening meeting presided by Mayor Me I, with members including Um Ew nurs Cagitalion and others. Topics covered included electric light installation, correspondence from the WA Motor Cycle Committee about a race, fatiguing of accounts by the Finance Committee, and notes on pipeline and railroad line works.
A garbled report notes a polo event with unclear details. Names and places are unreadable, but references to teams and attendees suggest a tense matchup or exhibition with spectators. Further readable elements point to a participation gap and unresolved outcomes.
The Wasitoen and Akvetin football match at Dewarin ends in a tied score after a 14 1H display by KApiu Wowlerers. Danwei is noted in the follow up.
A parliamentary committee visited Northam to inspect proposed machinery works for a major water supply scheme. Officials including Mr Davids and Mr Gregory discussed land use and the site’s proximity to the railway, with plans to build factory workshops and support facilities. The delegation toured properties, evaluated access, and prepared for ministerial talks in Perth.
Saturday’s lawn tennis meets between Ye May Reserve and Presbyterian drew a rain disrupted afternoon. May Reserve players dominated several sets though heavy courts affected play with Morrell Kimber and Dempster imbuing the results. Miss Dempster and May Reserve pairing won mixed doubles in a tight finish.
Fragmented text lists scattered names and places such as Ulily, Savory, Allen, Besi, BogeN, and Northam with unclear events. Mentions of dates and locations lack coherent context, rendering a partial, unreadable public notice or column. No clear action, outcome, or entities to anchor a concise summary.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a croquet scene at a Paris flat on Thursday. Details are garbled and names or outcomes are unclear, leaving only a vague reference to attendees and a possible event despite the readable bits.
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